In this episode, Kimberly invites one of her nearest and dearest friends, Lejorne Leys, to discuss his work with underrepresented groups in the technology sector. Dedicating his career to helping young talent navigate the world of work and get connected to opportunities, listen in as Lejorne and Kimberly discuss the pandemic's impact on the workplace and the need to shift our perception of the typical nine to five.
Join this informative and relaxed conversation on how to change the world from the inside out, and don’t miss Lejorne Ley’s foremost advice for all young professionals!
KEY POINTS:
- COVID-19’s impact on young talent coming into the workplace
- What you should know when entering this changing workforce
- Who does Lejorne Leys work with specifically?
- Why opportunity is not equivalent to equality
- What is the most important thing recruiters look for?
- How do you market yourself?
QUOTABLES:
“I've really dedicated myself to doing this work, because I believe that the tech industry has the ability to change people's lives forever, especially for young people that are coming from underserved communities like myself.”
“The one thing that I'll always tell students is, I don't care where you intern, I don't care what grade you have. Are you committed to being the best ‘x’?”
GUEST RESOURCES:
Learn more about Lejorne Leys at:
Linkedin | linkedin.com/in/lleys
IG | @stoicleys - instagram.com/stoicleys
Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com
Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com
Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You’ll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com
Follow Kimberly on social media:
IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline
FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline
Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline
LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline
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